Bulldogs To Host Lidlifter Invitational

Dec 03, 2009

Season Opener Helps Gauge Athletes' Progress

NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Bulldogs will kick off
the indoor season with the annual Lidlifter Invitational at Coxe
Cage this Saturday. Although the meet is not scored, associate head
coach David Shoehalter said it gives a chance to gauge the
athletes' progress since practice began in September.

"It's an opportunity for us as coaches and athletes to see where
their fall training has taken them," Shoehalter said.

The Bulldogs look to add on to their outstanding individual
performances last year, especially among their talented seniors.
Senior Reynolds Holmes will be defending his long
jump title, having jumped an IC4A-qualifying mark of 7.05 meters at
last year's meet. In the sprinting events, seniors David
Soiles and Remi Ray should give solid
runs in the 400-meter and 500-meter dashes. Soiles gave a
crowd-pleasing finish in the 500-meter dash last year by coming
from behind to win with an IC4A-qualifying time of 1:04.04. Senior
Ted Galligan will also compete in the 60-meter
hurdles.

Fans should also watch for sophomore Matt
Bieszard, who placed second in the 400-meter dash as a
freshman. Junior David Smith, who competed at last
year's indoor Heptagonals, will represent the Bulldogs in the
throws. Several freshmen will also be making their debut
performances - Josh Fuller in the sprints,
Tommy Winger in the jumps and Mike
Levine in the throws.

Field events start at 9:00 a.m. with the men's weight throw and
running events start at 11:15 a.m. with the women's 5,000-meter
run. A complete schedule can be found here.
Results will be posted on Yalebulldogs.com after the meet.